“I am sure whoever takes to the field will do well,” said Coach Pulga.

“We must have the same spirit and sporting aggression shown against Juventus in order to get a result against one of the form teams in Serie A. We will only emerge from this dangerous situation with that attitude.

“The break was very useful for us, as we worked on strengthening aerobically. I am confident. Lazio are solid and concede few goals, but they do let their opponents take the initiative and allow others to play. They will leave spaces and we’ve got to make the most of them.

“Obviously Public Enemy No 1 is MiroslavKlose, a striker who punishes you at the slightest error.”